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Emergency
and Critical Care
Our People Make
the Difference
Our team has the unique veterinary expertise of
well-trained doctors and animal technicians who have advanced
experience in the highly specialized field of animal emergency
and critical care.
We Keep You
Informed
We understand the strong bond between your pet and
your family. We also understand that pet emergencies are
stressful. We strive to do our best to make this time as easy
for you as possible.
Surgical
Procedures
We take no chances during surgical
procedures. During the procedure your pet's heart,
respirations, temperature and blood pressure are closely
monitored just as would be done if you were in surgery. We
take measures to control pain before, during and after surgery
to make the experience as comfortable as possible.
Imaging
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AETC has state-of-the-art imaging capabilities
to aid in the diagnosis of your pet.
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Digital X-Rays
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Ultrasound
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Echocardiography
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Digital X-Rays
Radiographs of the affected body parts are typically taken
as part of the initial diagnostic work-up. The same
equipment that produces the radiograph is also used to create
fluroscopy images. Contrast media, such as barium, may be
added to outline the structure of an organ. Repeated
radiographs can tell the progress of the movement of the
contrast material (examples: barium series for GI tract:
urinary bladder cystogram).
Endoscopy
Our digital radiographs allows us to send images to many
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Ultrasonography
Ultrasound imaging is a noninvasive
procedure that helps our veterinarians diagnose and treat many
medical conditions. Because ultrasound images are captured in
real-time, they can show the structure and movement of the
body's internal organs, as well as blood flowing through blood
vessels and the heart.
Echocardiography, also known as a cardiac
ultrasound, uses ultrasound techniques to image
two-dimensional slices of the heart. Using telemedicine we
send these images to a board certified Cardiologist for a
prompt diagnosis of your pet’s condition.
Telemedicine
Telemedicine is a branch of medicine that
evolved with the internet revolution. It involves sending
medical data and images via phone or internet to another
doctor or specialist to asses the diagnosis. The most common
usage is with radiographs and ultrasound. This is essentially
the same as having a board certified specialist in the
building 24/7!
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